Hi guys!
As we know, the SLES (SUSE Linux Enterprise Server) can be installed on a physical server or on a virtual machine (VM) and can back up the entire OS system, facilitating rapid deployment in a production environment.
SLES 12 SP5 can be installed on platforms including AMD64/Intel64(x86), ARM, System Z and IBM Power.
Today I am glad to share with you how to install Suse Linux 12 on a Huawei Server step by step.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE SPECIFIC USE TO INSTALL SUSE 12 SP5
512 MB to 4 GB RAM, at least 256 MiB per CPU;
4 GB hard-disk space, 16 GB for the snapshot/rollback of the OS.
THE PROCESS FOR INSTALLING SUSE 12 SP5
Step 1. Download the SUSE 12 SP5 ISO file.
Please download the SUSE 12 SP5 ISO file based on the server architecture. You can download the ISO on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server.
Step 2. Mount the ISO on the virtual console.
Please log in to the server remotely, click the DVD/ROM and select the ISO, then click Connect. After that, you will see the screenshot as per below:
Note:
If you install the OS locally, you can copy the ISO to a disk and insert it into the server.
Step 3. Configure the BIOS settings.
a) Restart the server and log in to the BIOS.
Note:
The default password is Admin@9000 or Huawei12#$.
b) Click Advanced -> MISC Config -> Support SPCR.
c) Set the function as Disabled.
d) Press F10 to Save and Exit.
Note:
Only the ARM servers like Taishan 2280, Taishan 2180 and all Taishan servers need to disable the SPCR.
The x86 servers like 2288H V5, 1288H V5, etc. do not need this step.
Step 4. Select the DVD/ROM boot type.
After configuring the BIOS, the server will be restarted. Press F2 when the following screenshot is displayed, then choose UEFI DVD-ROM.
Step 5. Initialize the installation of SUSE 12 SP5.
After loading the system program, please select Installation to install SUSE 12 SP5.
Step 6. Select the language, keyboard and license agreement.
After selecting the information, you need to select I Agree to the License Terms and click Next.
Step 7. Register your system or skip the registration.
If you do not want to register, you can click Skip Registration.
Step 8. Configure the network and the disk.
If you do not want to configure the network, you can skip the step.
Step 9. Configure the clock and the time zone.
Step 10. Create a local user.
If you create a local user, be sure to remember the password, because you'll need this password to log in to SUSE.
If you forget the password, you'll need to reinstall SUSE.
Step 11. Perform the installation settings and start the installation.
After all the configuration items are complete, the system performs the configuration settings and then starts the installation.
Step 12. Start and log in to SUSE 12 SP5.
After the installation is complete, the server will be restarted. Please select SLES 12 SP5.
Input the password that you set up during the installation.
These are all the steps for installing the SUSE 12 SP5. Hope you guys got an idea of how to install SLES12 SP2 and if you have any questions or suggestions, please do share your feedback and comments.
Thank you,
stephen.xu
